Climax community

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002119",
  "term": "Climax community",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A stable and mature ecological community that represents the final stage of ecological succession in a particular environment. This community is characterized by a relatively stable species composition and biomass, having reached equilibrium with the prevailing environmental conditions. It is typically self-perpetuating and resistant to further major changes unless disturbed.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "community",
    "soil",
    "succession"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 858 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/climax-community/"
}